![]() Then the upgrade options available depend on what you have available in each section. Instead of just earning one set of EXP & choosing what to purchase, it’s now split into 5 categories (which are colour coded) & you earn EXP points in each one. I think the best way to explain it is that it’s more the process of unlocking the upgrades that has changed rather than the way you go about earning the EXP. I can’t say that it’s really better or worse, just a little different. The upgrading system seems to be where the most changes are in terms of the combat setup. They demand you leave or they will call the police which adds a nice touch. They actually smash now & the shop staff refuse to serve you if you go inside after the fight. Something that has become a little favourite of mine in combat is to throw enemies into shop windows. Fighting multiple enemies seems to flow a little better that it has in previous games. It’s just a little more polished & well rounded. I can’t say I noticed anything in the combat that would pull me away from the system I know & love from the previous games. ![]() This may be down to the implementation of the Dragon Engine from Yakuza 6. There are some differences that make it fun & fresh even for hard-core fans of the series to enjoy.įor starters the fighting system has had some changes. You would actually be right to a certain point (I suppose the phrase ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ comes to mind). ImprovementsĪs I mentioned above, you would be forgiven to think they have just taken the work they did on Kiwami & copied & pasted the formula to fit Yakuza 2. Also it’s a more well-rounded experience for fans who didn’t get to enjoy Yakuza 2 originally. That said, there are some improvements & new additions that add to the gameplay & make it feel like a new experience for anyone that enjoyed Yakuza 2. It does however mean that the majority of the gameplay is also very similar & if you weren’t a huge fan of Kiwami (not only do you need to seriously think about your life as a gamer!) then I’m not sure this is going to change your mind. This isn’t a bad thing by any means as Kiwami is an amazing remake. For the most part the game is very much the same. If I put my critical hat on & compare Yakuza Kiwami 2 to the previous instalment Kiwami. But also sprinkled with extremely unique & wacky sub stories plus mini games that will make you question if this is the sort of game you want to play? (The answer is always yes!) Grown men in nappies… Now that’s something I haven’t seen on a PS4 before! In typical Yakuza fashion the game is filled with both serious compelling story to pull you in. So when you plan to spend an hour here, leave yourself 2 or 3 just to be safe. We also get to see a little more history behind some of the side characters in Kiwami here as well (such as Detective Date) which is always nice.Īs is to be expected from the Yakuza series, Kiwami 2 is very rich in story & always keeps you on edge wanting to find out that little bit more. ![]() Yakuza Kiwami 2 takes place exactly 1 year after the events of Kiwami & as in the other games continues the story of Kiryu Kazuma with his struggle to break free from the life of a Yakuza without destroying the Tojo Clan in the process (given the state of affairs at the end of Kiwami). While I have tried to avoid it, there may be spoilers for Yakuza Zero / Kiwami mentioned below (you’ve been warned!).įor the benefit of any newcomers who may not have played the others, I would recommend going to have a look at our review of Yakuza Kiwami ( here) before getting too involved in the below (Don’t worry… we’ll wait while you go catch up!).Īll ready? Let’s see what Sega have given us in Yakuza Kiwami 2… Another Beautiful Steelbook for the Collection! Gameplay Just like with Kiwami, the hopes here are that it’s bigger, badder & well just better all around (fingers crossed) than the original from 10 years ago.īefore I get started here, I am going to assume that if you’re looking to play or researching this title then you already know about the series and have played at least one of the previous titles (as this is the 3rd game in the series). That’s right, it’s time for me to talk about Yakuza again… It is of course one of my favourite game series to talk about & this time it’s to look at the re-make of the PS2 game Yakuza 2 Yakuza Kiwami 2.
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